About WAR RATS: The Rat em Up
WAR RATS: The Rat em Up is a hand-drawn, side-scrolling roguelite shooter that expertly blends tower defense and RPG elements into a brutal 2D gore-fest reminiscent of classic 90s gaming. Set in the rat-inhabited world of Ratopia, players lead their rodent troops against the TechnoRat, a cyborg rat collective bent on consuming all flesh and transforming it into metal. Drawing inspiration from titles like Kingdom: New Lands and early MOBA modes such as Futurecop LAPD’s Precinct Assault, this game delivers relentless action with a nostalgic aesthetic, featuring over 20 rat units, 22 weapons, and a wealth of loot to collect. Strategy and quick reflexes are essential as you manage your forces, build defenses, and push toward the enemy base in a challenge that’s deceptively simple but fiercely demanding. The game offers a rich variety of modes including a full single-player campaign, Horde Mode, Skirmish, and an innovative New Game+ with endless procedural runs. Players can customize their Rats Nest base, upgrade equipment using credits earned in combat, and tailor the difficulty with options like Iron Rat mode and friendly fire toggles. With over 1,000 skin combinations for player customization, a unique hand-drawn art style by artist wootusart, and multiple maps to conquer, WAR RATS ensures a fresh and intense experience every run. Whether defending your base with turrets and missile launchers or coordinating your rat army in strategic assaults, this game promises nonstop, brutal fun with a distinct retro flair.
Instructions
- Click the Download button below and you will be redirected to UploadHaven.
- Wait 5 seconds and click on the blue ‘download now’ button. We recommend using a download manager for faster download speeds. (You can use FDM which is free here, or any other download manager).
- Once the game is finished downloading, right click the .zip file and click on “Extract to WAR RATS: The Rat em Up v1.2.0.zip” (To do this you will need 7-Zip, which you can get here, or you can use the built in windows extractor).
- Double click inside the WAR RATS: The Rat em Up v1.2.0 folder and run the setup application. Accept the EULA, and install the game. Then, launch the game through the desktop shortcut.
WAR RATS: The Rat em Up Free Download (v1.2.0)
WAR RATS: The Rat em Up (v1.2.0)
Size: 1.57 GB
Reminder: This download is completely free and won't cost you a penny. However, If you love the game and want to purchase it, you can support the developers by doing so.
System Requirements
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: i5 7300U or equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 1050 or equivalent
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Game runs on Steam Deck. Some text might be small.
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